Local Covington, Louisiana Obituaries

Oct 12, 2021

Esmee E Rills Jr. passed away on October 12, 2021 at the age of 80, at his home in Harahan. He is survived by his ex-wife Glenda Rills, his son Esmee D. Rills (Tara Rills), and his daughter Holly Rills (Robert Blottenberger). Mr. Esmee also leaves two grandchildren Corey Rills and Erica Picou. Mr. Esmee is preceded in death by his...

Oct 11, 2021

Clare Brown Bottazzi (February 28, 1938 – October 11, 2021)

Clare Brown Bottazzi, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed to glory on Monday October 11, 2021 at the age of 83. Clare was a native of Chalmette, LA and a resident of Covington, LA for nearly 50 years. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Victor...

Oct 11, 2021

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted for Mr. Gregory Mestayer, age 72, at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Loreauville, LA with Deacon Chris Doumit officiating.  Readers for the Mass will be Alyson M. Beslin and Jack David Martin.  Alter Server will be Kylie Kay Mestayer.  Urn Bearer will be...

Oct 11, 2021

Devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Jane Thompson Monlezun will be remembered with love long after her passing. Her kindness and graciousness will be admired forever.

Jane passed away in her home on October 11th, 2021, at the age of 74 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones who will strive to honor...

Oct 11, 2021

Barry D. Hebert, Sr. of Bogalusa, Louisiana passed away on October 11, 2021 at the age of 57. Barry was a native of Westwego, Louisiana and is survived by his parents, Wilson Hebert and Beverly Plaisance, his loving wife, Deborah Hebert, his children, Barry Hebert, Jr. of Marksville, Louisiana, Jiles Hebert of Harvey, Louisiana, Barron Hebert of Marrero, Louisiana,...

Oct 8, 2021

Michael Jay Meredith passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021, at the age of 54. He was the beloved son of Peggy O. Weaver, and the late William Ray Meredith, Sr. Brother to Walter John Harrington, Sr. (Cheryl), Peggy Harrington Buras (Leroy), Dorothy Meredith O'Keefe, Billie Meredith Morgan, and William Ray Meredith, Jr. Michael is also survived by numerous...

Oct 8, 2021

David Wayne Delcambre passed away peacefully with family at his side on Friday, October 8, 2021, at the age of 69.  He was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana and moved to St. Tammany Parish where he resided for the last 26 years.

David had a passion for cars (especially Mustangs) and motorcycles. He shared this...

Oct 8, 2021

Frances C. Drewes Kriz of Carrier, Mississippi passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021 at the age of 82.

Frances had a passion for traveling, antiques and reading her Bible. She leaves behind to cherish her memories, her husband, Dale A. Kriz, Jr., her children, Dayna DeBlanc, Brenda A. DeBlanc,  Stephanie Stethem (Eric), siblings, Donald Drewes (Harriet),...

Oct 7, 2021

March 28, 1973 – October 7, 2021 Roland Michael Dardar of St. Bernard, Louisiana was pronounced dead on Thursday, October 7, 2021. Roland is survived by his loving mother Donna Weixel, stepfather Elliott Weixel, three sisters Deanne Weaver (Barry), Destrie Gonzales (Herman “Doug”), Robin Pampo (Mabini “Ben”), three beloved children, Haley Dardar, Sarah Dardar, Ethan Dardar, and one grandson...

Oct 4, 2021

Barbara May Scott Snyder died peacefully on October 4, 2021 at the age of 90. She was a resident of New Orleans, Louisiana and moved to Slidell, Louisiana, where she resided for the last two years. Her hometown was Davenport, Iowa where she was a member of a local Lutheran Church. One of her passions was photography which landed...

Oct 3, 2021

August Joseph Sharp, better known as “AJ” was born on January 2, 1944. He passed away peacefully at the age of 77 on October 3, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Vickie Simon Sharp. AJ was the son of the late Bankston and Lucinda Jarrell Sharp of Covington. Brother to Alvin...

Oct 3, 2021

Ramon “Ray” Meilton Cruz, III left this life on Sunday, October 3, 2021, at the age of 65. Ray loved music and one of his favorite songs “My Way” was the way he lived. His way was working hard and playing hard. He loved fast boats and fast cars. He may have asked for advice but rarely, if ever,...

Oct 3, 2021

Robert Malanders of Lacombe, Louisiana passed away on October 3, 2021 at the age of 73. Robert is survived by his loving wife, Krystal Malanders, his children, Summer Rain Malanders, Robert Blaine Malanders and Mitchell J. Fontenot, III. His also survived by his siblings, Juanita A. Aguilar (Joel), Gerald Wayne Malanders (Sharon), Mark Malanders, Joyce Malanders, as well as...

Oct 3, 2021

Daniel J. Melerine, a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish passed away on October 3, 2021 at the age of 77. He will be greatly missed by all of his family and friends for his humorous personality and his kind gestures to everyone. He is survived by his daughters Stephanie (Dwayne) Nunez, Rachel (Darrell) Sanders, Rene Richard, his son...

Oct 2, 2021

Diane G. Taylor, age 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at home in Slidell, Louisiana on Saturday, October 2, 2021. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Faith and family was what she lived for most. We will greatly feel the absence of our beloved Mother, Granny, and friend. She was preceded in death...

Sep 29, 2021

Robert Bodene Blount, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 11:55 p.m.  Robert was a native of Ajo, Arizona and a longtime resident of Abita Springs, Louisiana. Robert is preceded in death by his wife, Angie Morse Blount and his daughter Kristy Louise Blount as well as his parents, Robert Bodene Blount and Velma Faye Ham.

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Sep 28, 2021

Carson John Naquin, Jr. was born on August 19, 1977, in New Orleans, La. He passed away on September 28, 2021, with his family and friends by his side. Carson is survived by his parents Denise and Carson Naquin, Sr., his daughters Mikayla Naquin, Breanna Naquin (Elizabeth), and Madlyn Naquin (Ashly), his brothers Guy Naquin, Sr., Aaron Naquin, Ray...

Sep 27, 2021

James Joseph Cangelosi, Jr. known as Jimmy-Joe Cangelosi passed away in his home  on Monday September 27, 2021, at the age of 64. James  was the son of the late James J. Cangelosi, Sr and Rita Foret Cangelosi. Brother to Elizabeth Cangelosi Austin, Paul Cangelosi and the late Salvador Cangelosi. Proud Uncle of Licia Cangelosi, Kristie Cangelosi Goyer, Melissa...

Sep 24, 2021

Michelle Lee Courteaux, a prep cook and caterer for crave restaurant and life-long resident of St.Bernard, LA. , Passed away unexpectedly on September 24th, 2021 at the age of 53 while at her home. Michelle is survived by her mother, Margaret Seagrave; her brother, Michael Battaglia; Son Lawrence (Larry) Winstead; Daughter, Ashly (Ash) Courteaux; Son, Joshua (Jot) Courteaux; Daughter-in-laws,...

Sep 22, 2021

James ‘Guy’ Epperson, born September 12, 1933 in Montgomery, Alabama, went to be with our Lord September 22, 2021, in Covington, Louisiana.  He was 88.

Guy is survived by his wife of 66 years, Babs Epperson (Tittle); his children Jenifer Epperson (Ron Barthet), Jim Epperson (Missy), Beth Undhjem, and John Epperson (Anne); eight grandchildren, Suzanne, Katie, Sara,...